Physical Education Overview K-12

  • Physical Education Philosophy


    The Physical Education Department, as well as Naperville School District 203, has made a commitment to prepare students to live healthy, productive and physically active lives for the 21st Century.

    • Physical education will provide every student with a variety of challenges that will contribute to the development and maintenance of their physical, cognitive, and affective well being.
    • Students will be provided with the foundation for making informed decisions that will empower them to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
    • Physical Education is a lifelong process, which is the primary responsibility of the student, shared by home, district and community.

     

    Physical Education Curriculum Beliefs

    • The following strands must be interwoven into the K-12 Physical Education curriculum: movement skills strand; fitness education strand; team building strand; cognitive/literacy strand and technology strand.
    • Quality daily Physical Education is essential, Kindergarten -12.
    • Delivery of quality instruction requires certified physical educators.

Physical Education Curriculum 6-8

  • Grade 6

    • Fitness & Cardiovascular Strand
    • Individual Activity Strand
    • Team Activity Strand
    • Team Building Strand

  • Grade 7

    • Fitness & Cardiovascular Strand
    • Individual Activity Strand
    • Team Activity Strand
    • Team Building Strand

  • Grade 8

    • Fitness & Cardiovascular Strand
    • Individual Activity Strand
    • Team Activity Strand
    • Team Building Strand